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Encore presents
Roald Dahl's
Willy Wonka
the musical



With four of Encore's directors collaborating on one big summer show, it's sure to be a golden summer!

Director: Megan Owen
Choreographer: Sharon Lucas
Tech Director: Bailee Morrison
Vocal/Musical Director & Show Producer: Danika Starrharrt


Rehearsals to be held Tuesdays 5-8pm at S Meridian and Thursdays 5-8pm at Eagle, June 20 - August 10 (no July 4). Leads are required to attend both locations; ensemble members welcome at both!


Sign up through the New Student Registration/Student Portal.

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Everyone who signs up will minimally get an ensemble role.
To book an audition for a lead, email [email protected].
Audition spots are limited and held only on May 9 and 11, 2023.


Want to join our LIVE PIT ORCHESTRA? Contact us!

Character List
(for audition reference)
Note: Adults will play adults.

Willy Wonka
The mysterious title character. He is charming, enigmatic, charismatic, and slightly sinister. A chocolatier who guides children and their parents on a tour of his factory. He is looking for someone new to take over his candy empire.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 50
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: G2

Candy Man
A local candy vendor. He leads the children in praising the joys of candy.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 50
Vocal range top: D4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Phineous Trout
A reporter covering the Golden Ticket story. 
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 50
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: B2

Charlie Bucket
Our story's shy, earnest protagonist. From a modest home life, he is humble and noncompetitive while maintaining a sense of wonder about the world. One of the Golden Ticket winners whose honesty and general good nature win Wonka over.
Gender: Male
Age: 9 to 12
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G2

Mrs. Bucket
Charlie Bucket's nurturing mother. She is always trying to maintain an energetic positivity.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Mr. Bucket
Charlie Bucket's nurturing father. He is always trying to maintain an energetic positivity.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: B2

Grandpa Joe
A caring, patient, and kindhearted man. Loving Grandfather to Charlie Bucket. He accompanies Charlie to Willy Wonka's factory and it gives him a new burst of youthful vigor.
Gender: Male
Age: 60 to 80
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Augustus Gloop
A gluttonous German boy. Cheerful and jolly, he defines himself by his ability to eat mass quantities of food. One of the Golden Ticket winners whose constant overeating is enabled and encouraged by Mrs. Gloop.
Gender: Male
Age: 10 to 15
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2

Mrs. Gloop
A jolly german woman with a bustling personality. Augustus Gloop's overindulgent mother.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: B3

Veruca Salt
A wealthy, spoiled Brit. She is accustomed to having her father indulge her every whim and desire. One of the Golden Ticket winners, she is subjected to the squirrels' nut chute.
Gender: Female
Age: 10 to 15
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Mr. Salt
A wealthy British upperclassman who regularly flaunts his wealth and privilege. Father to Veruca Salt who shamelessly spoils his daughter.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: D3

Mike Teavee
An obnoxious, hyperactive child addicted to television. One of the Golden Ticket winners and Ms. Teavee's son.
Gender: Male
Age: 9 to 12
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G2

Ms. Teavee
An old-fashioned housewife. She is Mike Teavee's permissive and clueless mother.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 50
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: B3

Violet Beauregarde
A brassy girl with a competitive streak. Violet seizes every opportunity to show off. She turns into a giant blueberry.
Gender: Female
Age: 9 to 12
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Mrs. Beauregarde
Violet's enthusiastic "helicopter parent" who focuses all her attention on her daughter. She indulges Violet's worst competitive impulses.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: D4

Ensemble
Kids; Cooks; Squirrels; Oompa-Loompas

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We are one community and one mission, but two Treasure Valley locations for your convenience.
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FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: Open an Encore near you

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NORTH TREASURE VALLEY CENTER 
1045 S Ancona Ave #140, Eagle, ID 83616
Desk Hours:
​​Mon-Fri 11:00am-7:00pm
208-570-9674

(The center is also open for students during any other scheduled lessons or classes.)
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SOUTH TREASURE VALLEY CENTER
3017 S Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 83642
Desk Hours:
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​Mon-Fri 11:00am-7:00pm
208-570-9622

(The center is also open for students during any other scheduled lessons or classes.)


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  • Welcome
  • About
    • Testimonials
    • Instructors
    • Our Story
    • Our Founder-Director
    • FAQ's
    • Franchise Opportunities
  • Private Lessons
  • Class Types
    • Winter-Spring 2025
    • Theatre/Improv/Acting
    • Piano Alive / Uke Alive
    • Other Music / Bands
    • All Visual Arts
    • All Tech / Film
    • All Other/Hands-On Learning
  • Summer 2025
    • Summer 2025 Weekly
    • Summer Variety Camps (ages 5-10) at Meridian
    • Summer Special Topic Intensives at Eagle
    • Summer Youth Symphony 2025
    • Piano Alive / Uke Alive
  • Micro School
  • Broadway at Encore
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Community Arts Rave - June 14 2025
    • Teen Nights
    • Innovative Science Program
    • Recent Past Events >
      • Free Open Mics
      • Spring Day Camps
      • Spring Bouquet Workshop
      • Branch Weaving Workshops
      • Collage & Mixed Media Workshops
      • Musical Production Workshops
      • Fall 2024 Showcase
      • Gift Making Workshops
      • Cinematography and Editing Course
      • Date Nights (Creative Kids' Care)
      • Free Aspiring Authors Group
      • Rug Painting Workshop
      • Petals and Pumpkins
      • Pour Painting Workshop
      • Mary Poppins 2024
      • Purely Danika: Immersive Solo Concert
      • Rock Painting Workshop
      • Spring 2024 Showcase
      • Teen Glow Night
      • Valentine's Craft Night
      • Tony Segale Brush Lettering Immersive Workshop
  • Students / Signups
    • New Student Registration
    • Student Resources >
      • Current Student Portal
      • Spring 2025 Recital Signups
      • Policies + FAQ
      • Financial Help
      • Emerging Creatives Scholarship Application
      • Withdrawal Form
      • Merch
      • Promo Partners
      • Certifications
      • Musical Learning Styles
      • Songs that teach music
      • Shine Again
  • Services
    • Encore the Magazine
    • Recording Studio
    • Starrharrt Symphonic
    • Private Parties
    • Field Trips
    • Rental Instruments
    • Advertise with Us
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  • Spring 2025 Showcase